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iPad to get iPhone 4.0 this Fall

Today was the big announcement about the new features of iPhone OS 4.0.  If you haven’t yet come up to speed on all the features, go catch up real quick over at ars technica’s iPhone 4.0 post.

Back? Good.

While I am excited about the multi-tasking, I don’t think this will revolutionize how I am currently using my iPad or iPhone.  I am anticipating the email features more than anything else.  I have 7 email accounts currently syncing on my iPad, and navigating that jungle of mail is tiresome.  The new app folders option will be big for iPhone users, but not so sure about iPad users.  Although I could see myself dumping all my non-iPad optimized apps into a folder to get them out of sight, but still have access to them.  iAds has me intrigued as I look further into developing an iPad app.

Now to wait and see what other tidbits turn up as people begin tearing into the SDK.

P.S.

Is it me or is Steve Job’s and Apple  spending more time on stage these days than a rock band?

iPad Unboxing

Here is the iPad packaging:

And here is what you get for the money:

Ta da!

Going to go play with the device and report back in a few hours with a mini review.

Your iPad will be ready and waiting

So says the email I just got from Apple.  Even get a special line just for us reservists

When you come in to pick up your iPad, you’ll be directed to a line for those with reservations. We’ll have Specialists ready to help you set up your iPad, free workshops, and more. We look forward to seeing you at the store.

Sincerely,
The Apple Retail Store team

I feel so special!

A Big Deal: Best Buy to sell iPad

Today Mac Rumors posted about Best Buy gearing up to sell the iPad as part of their Apple Shop.  For those that don’t have an Apple Store in their area, a Best Buy with an Apple Shop maybe the only option to lay hands on an iPad.  But the story doesn’t end there IMHO.

Read more about Best Buy selling the iPad

Book Publishers Playing Chicken with Apple

Over at the Mac Observer they have a post about book publisher Random House dragging their feet on making an iPad deal with Apple.  My 2 cents: publishers don’t want to seem like they are just rolling over for Apple.  6 months from now publishers will be hailing the innovation and success of the iPad as if they were full supporters all along, or so I hope

iPad Resource Roundup: iPad Forums

For those of you that enjoy surfing the message boards and forums, here is a list of sites worth a visit and possibly a post or two.

• ipadforums.net is an iPad focused forum. 1500+ members strong.
• MacRumors.com has a iPad forum
• There is a dedicated iPad forum over at everythingicafe.com
• TiPb, the 500 pound gorilla of iSites has a their iPad forum as well.

Happy posting.